The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has awarded a Cocoa Farmer in Anokyekrom, Brong Ahafo Rgion, Charles Gyamfi (58), the price of 2018’s National Best Cocoa Farmer, on the prestigious occasion of the nation’s annual celebration of its farmers, the Farmers’ Day.

Joseph Boahen Aidoo, The Chief Executive of COCOBOD presented Mr Gyamfi with this year’s reward items; thanking him (Mr Gyamfi) for his precious contribution to his nation. The Farmers’ Day was held at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.

A motorized pruner, Toyota Hilux pick up vehicle, a motorized slather, a motorized sprayer, twenty (20) litres of Akate Master for 50 acres (2 rounds), a set of protective clothing, three hundred sachets of fungicide for 50 acres (3 rounds), a glass plaque and a carton of Pyramid chocolate products were presented to him.

Mr Aidoo COCOBOD Chief Executive congratulated the Best Farmer while presenting the reward items and urged him to continue to adopt best sustainable farming practices, which will enhance his yield.

He said the Pick Up is to help the Best Farmer in his farming activities. “This vehicle, which is being given to you today, among other items, is to facilitate your work as a cocoa farmer and to acknowledge your contributions to the cocoa industry in Ghana”.

Mr Aidoo added that COCOBOD is keen to the welfare of all cocoa, shea and coffee farmers.

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